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"Melville Heights is one of the nicest neighborhoods in Bristol, England; home to doctors and lawyers and old-money academics. It's not the sort of place where people are brutally murdered in their own kitchens. But it is the sort of place where everyone has a secret. And everyone is watching you. As the headmaster credited with turning around the local school, Tom Fitzwilliam is beloved by one and all--including Joey Mullen, his new neighbor, who...
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"Detective Elise King investigates a man's disappearance in a seaside town where the locals and weekenders are at odds with each other in this rich and captivating new novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Widow. Elise King is a successful and ambitious detective--or she was before a medical leave left her unsure if she'd ever return to work. She now spends most days watching the growing tensions in her small seaside town of Ebbing--the...
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As England becomes enmeshed in the early days of World War II and the men are away fighting, the women of Chilbury village forge an uncommon bond. They defy the Vicar's stuffy edict to close the choir and instead resurrect themselves as the Chilbury Ladies' Choir. There's a timid widow devastated when her only son goes to fight; the older daughter of a local scion drawn to a mysterious artist; her younger sister pining over an impossible crush; a...
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Although his apprenticeship was not done when John Gregory died, Tom Ward spent years learning to fight boggarts, witches, demons, and more and feels prepared to be the new county Spook, but while his youth causes many people to distrust him, Jenny is determined to be his apprentice.
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Tom Ward is now Spook of the county, and with his apprentice, Jenny, he continues the fight against boggarts, witches and terrifying new creatures of the dark. Along with the witch assassin, Grimalkin, Tom and Jenny lead an army into battle against a dangerous enemy -- but it all goes catastrophically wrong. The situation seems hopeless until Alice, Tom's lost love and a powerful witch, appears. But Alice had turned to the dark: can Tom trust her...
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"In his job as the county's spook seventeen-year-old Thomas Ward is used to battling boggarts, witches, and other creatures of the dark. But now he and his apprentice, Jenny, must team up with former rivals and enemies to fight the evil Kobalos warriors intent on destroying the county. The fight has cost the life of a strong ally, Grimalkin the witch assassin. Determined to end the war with the demons, Tom leads Jenny and Alice to Pendle for one last...
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LISTEN TO THIS BOOK NOW AND BECOME A HAPPY NONDRINKER FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE. Allen Carr's Easyway is a global phenomenon. It has helped millions of smokers from all over the world. In The Easy Way for Women to Stop Drinking, Allen Carr's Easyway method has been applied to problem drinking for women, acknowledging that women who want to stop drinking face particular difficulties-and tailored to their needs. By explaining why you feel the need to...
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Most people think that dragons and unicorns don't exist outside of story books ... but Kat and Rosie know better! These best friends have been helping out at Calico Comfrey's Veterinary Surgery ever since they stumbled across its secret door. Join them as they rescue and care for the incredible, enchanted creatures of Starfall Forest. Along the way, they might learn some valuable lessons about bravery, friendship, and loyalty! In this adventure......
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Once upon a time, a fairy tale went very wrong! This new twist on a traditional story is packed with fun, humour, and energy. Long ago, in ancient Japan, two ninja warriors had everything they wanted in life, except for a child. So they decided to bake one! Out of the oven leaped a speedy, sneaky, and brave Ninjabread Man... who went on to cause absolute chaos! This hilarious tale will be sure to thrill readers aged 6+. ABOUT THE SERIES: Twisted Fairy...
10) Cinder-Elephant
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Once upon a time, a fairy tale went very wrong! This new twist on a traditional children's story is packed with fun. Young Cinderella is desperate to go to the handsome prince's ball... and she's delighted when Fenella the fairy offers to help her. Unfortunately though, Fenella hasn't really got the hang of her magic wand yet. Can Cinderella dance with the prince without tripping over her glass... flippers? And can she leave before midnight, when...
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Welcome to Oakleaf Academy, the fairy boarding school at the end of the rainbow, where readers can join friends Poppy, Ivy, Azalea, and Jessamy on their magical misadventures.
This charming and relatable chapter book series blends together ingredients that guarantee a truly magical brew:
• The hijinks and misadventures of traditional boarding school stories.
• The ups and downs of real schoolgirls' friendships.
• A generous sprinkling of mystery...
12) Witches
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When bigotry and power-mania take control, disaster always follows for subjugated persons - even when the power is wielded by the Church.
Witchcraft was viewed as devil-worship. Between 1450 and 1750, one hundred thousand people were accused, subject to the most bestial tortures and usually executed. Witches examines the wildfire-spread of witch hunting across Europe and America, revealing the disturbing and brutal realities of these witch hunts...
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Once upon a time, a fairy tale went very wrong! This new twist on a traditional children's story is packed with fun, humour, and energy. Little Rude is incredibly cheeky to everyone that she meets. She doesn't even know the meaning of "please" and "thank you!" However, that could all change when she meets a surprisingly polite wolf on her way to Grandma's house. Will Little Rude's constant insults drive even this newly reformed Big Bad Wolf over the...
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Once upon a time, a fairy tale went very wrong! This new twist on a traditional children's story is packed with fun. In this whale of a tale, the Big Bad Shark is looking for a tasty snack... when he comes across three delicious-looking narwhals! The loveable, pointy-horned creatures-show-off Spike, arty Spiral, and shy Stubby-discover a sunken pirate ship, and are using the parts to build their own homes. Now they are out of their depth, locked in...
15) The Tudors
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The Tudor dynasty presided over one of the most dynamic periods in English history, an era that witnessed courtly conspiracies and public executions, religious reformation and exploration. Its fearsome monarchs transformed England from a minor medieval kingdom into a major player on the world stage. The Tudors reveals the complex personalities behind this powerful family, and the passions and jealousies that spurred them on. From the penny-pinching...
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Most people think that magical creatures don't exist outside of story books ... but the Magical Rescue Vets know better! Best friends Kat and Rosie have been helping out at Starfall Forest's magical animal hospital ever since they stumbled across its secret door one summer holiday. Join them as they rescue and care for the incredible, enchanted creatures of the forest and nurse them back to health. Along the way, they learn some valuable lessons about...
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Welcome to Oakleaf Academy, the boarding school at the end of the rainbow. Fairies, pixies, sprites, and other magical "smallfolk" come here to learn, play, and make lifelong friends.
This charming and relatable chapter book series blends together ingredients that guarantee a truly magical brew:
• The hijinks and misadventures of traditional boarding school stories.
• The ups and downs of real schoolgirls' friendships.
• A generous sprinkling...
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Once upon a time, a fairy tale went very wrong! This new twist on a traditional children's story is packed with fun. If you think you know the story of Snow White... think again! The evil Star Queen is determined to be the most beautiful woman in the galaxy, so she shipwrecks her pretty stepdaughter, Snow White, on a remote forest planet. But clever Snow uses her engineering know-how to rebuild her ruined spacecraft into helpers and friends. Step...
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Once upon a time, a fairy tale went very wrong! This new twist on a traditional children's story is packed with fun. When Young Angus receives a gift from his famous father, the last thing he expects to unwrap is a weird, wisecracking octopus! The silly cephalopod offers to help Angus make his fortune ... and all he wants in return is some fabulous footwear. Can this unlikely pair of heroes defeat Gutrot, the 'orrible ogre? A thrilling read for children...
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Once upon a time, six famous children's stories were magically reimagined ... with hilarious results! Meet the sneaky Ninjabread Man; cheeky Little Rude Riding Hood; ground-shaking Cinder-Elephant; and clever Octo-Puss in Boots. Snow White has ditched her woodland cottage for a spaceship and seven robots ... and the Three Little Narwhals are on the run from the Big Bad Shark! This wonderful compendium brings together riotously funny retellings of...